The Lake God

"Another secret realm has fallen?!" Li Chengxuan frowned slightly upon hearing this.

The secret realm isn't like fruit on a tree; it can't be easily shaken off.

The last time Liu Zhijian shook the Dragon-Rearing Secret Realm, it could be said to be fortuitous opportunity.

Now that another secret realm has actually fallen, doesn't that confirm the rumors circulating among the Rogue Cultivator in the market?!

Fortune and Fate are truly mysterious and unpredictable.

No matter how many schemes you devise, they can't overcome the eight words: popular support and divine mandate.

The Old Method have been in decline for a thousand years and have reached their lowest point.

If it continues to decline, its entire lineage will be severed and completely eradicated.

Therefore, whether it is the Daoist sects, the immortal clans, or the Rogue Cultivator in the marketplace, they all yearn for someone to lead the revival of the Old Method.

Liu Zhijian was the one who was chosen.

All the Old Method cultivators in the Southern Edge Continent believed that Liu Zhijian was the Child of Fate destined to carry the fortune of the Old Method cultivation.

Even if he wasn't originally one, he must be one now.

All the cultivators disregarded common sense and firmly believed that Liu Zhijian could shake down the secret realm with his Qi Refining cultivation alone.

Even if he couldn't before, he must be able to now.

Even if he was just a fisherman.

This trip was just to fish at Mirror Moon Lake.

To create something from nothing, defying common sense.

This is the terror of being blessed with good fortune and destined by heaven.

Li Chengxuan, connected to the [Two Worlds Pearl], sensed Liu Zhijian's location and condition, and said, "A rumor without foundation may not be without cause."

"Perhaps there is indeed some fortuitous opportunity at Mirror Moon Lake."

"If you're interested, you can go down the mountain and try your luck."

"If you're not interested, then ignore it and just focus on your cultivation on the mountain."

"Zhijian is capable of handling this properly."

Now that Li Chengxuan has successfully Foundation Establishment, coupled with the profound resources of Supreme Mystery Mountain, he speaks with considerable confidence.

Liu Zhijian happened to be there at the time, so he didn't mention it.

The True Disciple Supreme Mystery Mountain need not to toil and even fight to the death just to plunder the junk from other people's secret realms.

Hua Chunning was somewhat tempted, but recalling her previous experience descending the mountain, she shook her head and said, "This disciple has just broken through to the Middle Qi Refining and still needs to stabilize her realm. I'm also not skilled in combat, so I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to help Senior Brother if I went. I won't go."

Aside from his official career and spiritual practice, Duanmu Ren cared nothing for anything else. "This disciple has no intention of going."

Everyone looked at Hu Yueqiu.

Mirror Lake Moon is not only Hu Yueqiu's hometown, but also the place where she Qi Ingestion and entered the Daoist path.

The secret realm might be related to [Fu Water].

Hu Yueqiu remained calm and did not immediately agree. Instead, she said frankly, "Before entering the Dao, I traveled the world and know that all Rogue Cultivator suffer."

"I lack nothing now; even if I were to receive fortuitous opportunity, it would only be icing on the cake."

"It would be better to have more Rogue Cultivator join the Dao, so that our senior brother can further enhance his reputation."

Hua Chunning and Duanmu Ren looked at Hu Yueqiu in surprise, never expecting that Hu Yueqiu would have such a thought.

"You certainly have a good idea," Li Chengxuan nodded with a smile, then waved his hand and said, "In that case, let's all go and cultivate."

Rather than saying Hu Yueqiu Rogue Cultivator, it's more accurate to say she empathizes with her own past experiences.

Back then, we worked hard every day at Gathering Worthies Mountain, barely making ends meet.

Sometimes, seeing the Xue Household of Rosy Clouds Resting Mountain living a life of luxury and ease, I can't help but feel envious.

Times have changed.

Now that he has become True Disciple of Supreme Mystery Mountain and lacks nothing, he is willing to show more kindness to Rogue Cultivator.

However, things are unpredictable.

A few days later, Xue Yang returned unexpectedly.

Li Chengxuan did not show up at all.

Hua Chunning, who was in charge of general affairs, received Xue Yang.

Xue Yang was quite surprised to see Hua Chunning: "Fellow Daoist Hua has actually reached the Middle Stage of Qi Refining!"

"It was just luck." Hua Chunning remained calm, not daring to be arrogant for fear of being reprimanded by his master, and asked directly, "What brings you here, Deacon Xue?"

"I dare not presume to offer guidance; I have actually come to seek your assistance," Xue Yang said solemnly. "I presume Fellow Daoist Hua has already heard of the Mirror Moon Lake Secret Realm."

"Yes, fellow Daoist, please speak." Since it concerned her senior brother, Hua Chunning perked up and waited patiently for the next part.

"It's truly astonishing that Fate Fellow Daoist Liu has been blessed with such destiny," Xue Yang remarked before getting down to business. "Actually, this secret realm doesn't belong to any particular Daoist lineage, but rather to the water palace of the former Mirror Moon Lake God."

"The Lake God's Water Palace?!" Hua Chunning exclaimed in surprise, "There are even Divine Dao cultivators in the Southern Edge Continent?!"

"It shouldn't exist now, but it did exist hundreds of years ago." The Xue Household of Rosy Clouds Resting Mountain had been in charge of the Immortal Alliance for a thousand years, so they naturally knew many secrets. Xue Yang sighed and explained, "This time, it was Fellow Daoist Liu's Fate that brought him together, using the [Kan] to save the [Fu], causing the Mirror Moon Lake to rise greatly and washing out the lake god's water palace at the bottom of the lake."

"Originally, this should have been a good thing for the Immortal Alliance."

"Unfortunately, that lake god is from the South Sea."

"Back then, unable to endure the oppression of the dragons any longer, he simply went ashore and joined the Immortal Alliance. He tried to cultivate the Divine Dao at Mirror Moon Lake but failed and soon perished."

"Now, the dragons have heard the news and are insisting that the Lake God stole the Dragon Palace's treasures back then and even sent many demons and Devil Cultivator there."

Hua Chunning frowned after hearing this. "The Dragon Clan has landed?!"

"No, not at all, just some aquatic monsters and Devil Cultivator." Xue Yang vaguely knew about the entanglement between Supreme Mystery Mountain and the Dragon Clan, and quickly explained the implications, "Right now, the Old Method and fortunes of Southern Reach are reviving, and Child of Fate like Fellow Daoist Liu has been born."

"The Dragon Clan is clearly restless and is just looking for an excuse to stir up trouble."

Only then did Hua Chunning roughly understand the whole story. Since it concerned her senior brother's safety, she dared not be negligent. "What does Deacon Xue want from my Supreme Mystery Mountain?!"

"Actually, it wouldn't hurt to give the Lake God's Water Palace to the Dragon Clan." Xue Yang, befitting his Rosy Clouds Resting Mountain origins, spoke with great magnanimity. Then, he changed the subject, saying, "That Lake God once possessed the cultivation of the [Purple Mansion] realm, and his methods were extraordinary."

"Although the water palace has been revealed, no one can enter it."

"The two sides are currently locked in a stalemate at Mirror Moon Lake."

"I have met with the patriarch and received his guidance. I have come specifically to invite Fellow Daoist Hu to descend the mountain so that we can use [Fu Water] to open the Water Palace and quickly resolve this matter."

"This is a matter of great importance; I must ask my master first." Hua Chunning's expression turned solemn upon hearing this. She rose and headed towards the Ancestral Hall, then stopped and asked, "My eldest brother was confronting the sea monster; was he injured in the battle?!"

Mirror Lake Moon.

Liu Zhijian was not injured; on the contrary, he was living a very comfortable life.

Not only did the cultivators of the Immortal Alliance show them great respect, but many Rogue Cultivator were also completely obedient to their orders.

Liu Zhijian was clearly the leader of the cultivators in Southern Reach.

As for the sea monsters, not all of them are fools.

The Water Palace hasn't opened yet, so it doesn't matter if there are casualties from stirring up conflict.

But if you delay the important business the dragon prince instructed you to do, you'll be skinned alive when you get back.

Having already seen dragons, Liu Zhijian quickly lost interest in these strange sea monsters.

He still fishes in the lake every day, and occasionally admires the underwater cave abode that shimmer with light.

Several fearless Rogue Cultivator had already risked their lives to thoroughly investigate the underwater cave abode.

The so-called Water Palace was actually a giant, seemingly real but actually illusory snail shell covered in green hair!